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Aerospace

Southern Company | December 15, 2022

Southern Company's Aerial Services and Mississippi State University's Raspet Flight Research Lab recently reached a milestone on a joint research project that will help expand Southern Company's use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to map critical infrastructure, assess weather-related damage and conduct routine utility inspections. At a proof-of-concept demonstration in Bay Minette, Ala., the team showcased the capabilities of a large UAS with integrated sensors to gather data tha...

Defense and Space

American Water | August 02, 2022

American Water the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, is proud to announce a significant milestone for its Unmanned Aerial System Program. American Water has been granted a Federal Aviation Administration waiver to fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight. This waiver will allow American Water to fly 4-miles from the UAS pilot providing the company with the opportunity to enhance its monitoring of source water and potential environmental threats to the water supp...

Air Transport

Sierra Space and Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. | June 01, 2022

Sierra Space and Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. announced the formation of a long-term strategic partnership intended to accelerate access to a vibrant commercial space economy of the future. Spirit Defense & Space will assist in the development and production of future affordable Shooting Star Transport Vehicles under a Letter of Intent signed between the two companies. The agreement also provides for the two companies to work together to develop innovative technologies and process...

Business Aviation

Volato | October 07, 2022

Volato, the most efficient way to experience a luxury private jet, today announced that Steve Drucker has joined the team as Chief Technology Officer. Since its inception, Volato has focused on delivering business model innovation through its successful fractional ownership and Stretch Jet Card programs and can now accelerate its tech innovation and product development for the industry with this new CTO hire. Steve Drucker brings to the company nearly three decades of experience building develop...